Medicare Planning
Medicare planning news and analysis, including coverage of the Medicare Advantage program, Medicare supplement insurance, the Medicare Part D prescription drug program, and Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly plans.
U.S. says more doctors accept Medicare patients, access 'excellent'
By staff WriterAfter thorough examination, it looks like a mild case of paradox.
July 19, 2013
Democrats praise GOP doc fix effortMedicare reimbursement changes could affect commercial health plan provider networks.
July 19, 2013
Democrats praise GOP doc fix effortMedicare reimbursement changes could affect commercial health plan provider networks.
July 18, 2013
UnitedHealth: Expect narrower Medicare Advantage networksExecutives said the long-term outlook for the program is bright.
July 18, 2013
UnitedHealth: Expect narrower Medicare Advantage networksExecutives said the long-term outlook for the program is bright.
July 10, 2013
Wyden: Let doctors see Medicare claim recordsA CMS official said one obstacle is that few physician practices can handle the raw data.
July 08, 2013
Medicare wants Alzheimer's detection chemical dataThe agency will cover Amyvid trials but won't cover routine use of the imaging agent.
June 20, 2013
Witness: Medicare needs help from private payersRobert Reischauer says everyone has to work together to cut reimbursement rates.